A traffic cop unwittingly played a key part in a real-life drama allegedly concocted by a television scriptwriter yesterday afternoon. The sub-inspector claims he was assaulted and abused by the wordsmith, and that subsequently Bangur Nagar police refused to register his complaint. An inquiry has been initiated into the case, which would be carried out by the deputy commissioner of police (traffic).

PSI Kanaiyalal Shinde attached to Malad traffic division said he was on duty at the Inorbit Mall traffic signal. While he was taking action against the illegal parking near the mall, a white car sped through the barricading. Seeing that the vehicle had tinted glasses and an Uttar Pradesh number plate (UP 44 P 9516), traffic constable Rajendra Galve gestured to the driver to stop. The driver did not pay heed and crossed the signal, but Shinde and Galve followed and intercepted the car.